Andrea Filice-Montague

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. During EMDR sessions, you’ll recall distressing experiences while engaging in bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements), which helps your brain reprocess these memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or triggering.

EMDR is highly effective for treating trauma, PTSD, childhood trauma, abuse, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and other conditions rooted in distressing experiences. It can also help with depression, grief, and relationship difficulties when these are connected to past experiences.

Not necessarily. One of the benefits of EMDR is that you don’t need to describe traumatic events in extensive detail for the therapy to be effective. The process works by helping your brain reprocess the memories, which can happen without needing to verbalize everything.

Yes. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. EMDR can be adapted for younger clients, and I also use play therapy techniques, art-based approaches, and developmentally appropriate interventions to support children’s healing.

Yes. I provide support for individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and the emotional challenges of becoming a parent. EMDR can be particularly helpful for processing birth trauma or previous losses.

Yes. I am trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and work with couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, and relationship challenges. I also provide EMDR for individuals working through relational trauma.